Kenya Ferry Services is a State Corporation, established under the Companies Act (CAP486) of the Laws of Kenya and operating under the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, mandated with the operation of ferries in the Country.

The Company’s headquarters are set along the expansive shores of the beautiful and splendid Indian Ocean overlooking the magnificent view of the channel at Peleleza, Likoni, Mombasa.

To strengthen its workforce, KFSL is seeking to recruit dynamic, highly driven andresult oriented individuals for the following positions:

Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Engineer, the Senior Engineering Technician(Mechanical) will be responsible for co-ordinating routine, corrective andpreventive maintenance of vessels and equipment onboard ferries.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and supervise all mechanical maintenance activities;

Prepare defects list for vessels’ dry docking;

Prepare and submit daily and monthly vessel maintenance reports;

Overhaul engines, propellers, pumps, power generating sets, and other equipment;

Initiate safety procedures onboard a vessel in case of emergency and;

Initiate development of procurement plans for the mechanical section in the engineering department.

Required qualifications and experience

A minimum of Higher Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution;

Be a member of a professional engineering body or its equivalent;

Possession of Standard Training for Certification and Watch keeping (STCW);

Possession of Marine Equipment Specialist Certificate will be an added advantage;

Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant working experience preferably in marine transport industry with at least three (3) years working experience as an Engineering Technician or similar and comparable position;

Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV containing academic qualifications,professional qualifications, work experience, current and expected remuneration, emailaddresses, day telephone contacts as well as copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, national identification

card, are invited from persons qualified for the positions described above. The applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of at least three professional referees who areknowledgeable about their competence and area of specialization.

Applications by qualified and suitable applicants for the position should be sent tothe undersigned to be received on or before 14th December, 2018

The reference number and title of the position applied for MUST be clearly indicatedon the ENVELOPE.

Kenya Ferry Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity andgender equity within the organization.

Applicants comprising persons living withdisabilities (PWDs), those from marginalized areas and women are encouraged toapply.

Terms Of Service And Remuneration

All the above positions are challenging and offer attractive and competitive remuneration packages which include basic salary, house allowance, medical cover, leave travel allowance and other benefits in accordance with the Kenya Government Public Service guidelines.

Selection Communique

Applications without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation/ details as sought for will not be considered. Any form of Canvassing will lead to automaticdisqualification. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

The advert is also available at the Kenya Ferry Services Limited website;